About this episode

Host Randy Radtke discusses laundromat design with Kyle Pethke, covering various aspects from site selection to common design challenges.

Host Randy Radtke talks with Kyle Pethke, Manager of Laundry Design at Alliance Laundry Systems, about the full process of designing laundromats—from site selection and demographics to utility planning, equipment mix, and construction-ready drawings. They discuss common challenges (tight footprints, odd angles, service access, sight lines), industry trends (larger-capacity machines, card/pay systems, wash‑dry‑fold), frequent design mistakes like overcrowding, and how to engage Alliance’s design team for projects.

People in this episode

Host: Randy Radtke

Guest: Kyle Pethke

Topics covered

• laundromat design
• site selection
• utility planning
• industry trends
• design mistakes

Keywords

• laundromat
• design
• site selection
• utility planning
• industry trends
• design mistakes
• construction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alliance Laundry Systems

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